I think that I would rather be
An angel on the Christmas tree
All sparkling in its angel dust
Shining so bright as stardust must,
Or eagle from her aerie nest
Judging behavior of the best
Perhaps a swan upon the lake
Whose paddling does not water break
While even hens upon a clutch
Will warn you loudly, do not touch
I’m just a mother trying hard
To teach her children follow God !
Claire V. Bogdanos 